Today in the News: Security guard killed by python

News on a python attack, a stranded ship and some shocking footage.

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Stuttgart Daily Leader - Stuttgart, AR

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Posted Dec. 27, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Posted Dec. 27, 2013 at 5:05 PM

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A security guard at a luxury hotel in Bali, Indonesia, was killed by a python, officials said. The large snake attacked the man on a road outside the hotel and suffocated him. Officials are still looking for the snake.

Quote of note

"Right now we are waiting for winds to blow ice away so we can move closer. The current ice condition is exceeding our capabilities to break through further." - Capt. Wang Jiangzhong, talking about his icebreaker ship that got stuck while trying to rescue a stranded Russian ship. Wang said they may need two icebreakers to free them and the Russian ship.